Port Huron goalies contribute to charity

The Port Huron Fighting Falcons are proud to announce that over $800 was raised in the “Saves for Charity” program with E&A Credit Union. E&A made a $1 donation for each save made in 2010-11 home games.

Both the Port Huron Minor Hockey Association and the Diabetes Care Educational Association will be presented with donations of over $400 each as a result of the Saves for Charity program.

“E&A Credit Union is very happy to contribute to the Diabetes Care Educational Association and the Port Huron Minor Hockey Association. The Saves for Charity program is such a great way for E&A Credit Union and the Port Huron Fighting Falcons to give back to our community,” commented Janice Rose, President/CEO of E&A Credit Union.

Six goaltenders made saves in home games for the Fighting Falcons in their inaugural season in the North American Hockey League. Tyler Last led the way with 299 saves in 11 home appearances, while Peter Megariotis was second with 198 saves in his seven starts.

Alex Cantrell, Mason Murovich, Salvatorre Tecci and Anthony Jacaruso also did their part in raising money for these local charities.

The Port Huron Minor Hockey Association (PHMHA) has provided organized youth hockey in Port Huron for over fifty years, and for the past 48 years, the PHMHA has hosted the Pee Wee and Bantam B, A, AA and AAA International Silver Stick Finals. Each year, financial assistance is provided to a limited number of recipients through the Roger Jones Scholarship. For more information or to make a donation, contact the PHMHA at (810) 982-0242 or contact PHMHA President Jim McPhee by phone at (810) 531-6016 or by e-mail at jmcphee@phhockey.com.

The Diabetes Care Educational Association (DCEA) is a Michigan-based charity working to help people of all ages control diabetes through education. DCEA supports local diabetes programs that produce tangible results. The Detroit Red Wings Alumni Association is among the biggest supporters of DCEA, “skating for a cause” for diabetes awareness and education. To join Diabetes Care Educational Association, please contact Operations Manager David Goetze at (810) 434-4446.